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 Christchurch
Quay
Where the river Stour meets
the river Avon and flows to the Harbour at Mudeford,
a pleasant riverside walk, boat hire and local cruises,
a small freshwater tidal mill with some stonework dating
back 1000 years and a bandstand used to hold summer concerts.
Distance from Lymington - 10 miles map |
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 Christchurch
Priory
11th century church, one of
the largest parish churches in England. Set alongside
the river Stour and close to Christchurch Quay. Tours
are arranged to visit the tower, crypts and roof.
Daily, 9.30am - 5.00pm, Sundays
2.15 pm - 5.00pm
Distance from
Lymington - 10 miles map (Parking
behind the Priory)
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 Red
House Museum
Built as a workhouse in
1764, it now houses a variety of local history,
costume, geology, natural history and archaeology.
Tue - Sat, 10.00am to 5.00pm,
Sun 2.00pm to 5.00pm
Distance from Lymington - 9 miles map (Quay
Road, Christchurch)
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 Bournemouth
Oceanarium
Walk-through underwater
tunnel with marine life from around the world
Open daily from
10.00am to 5.00pm
Distance from Lymington -
16 miles map
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 Compton
Acres
One of the finest privately
owned gardens in the South, with views over Poole
Harbour, Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills.
Daily 9am to 6pm (10am
to 4pm in the winter season)
Distance from Lymington - 17
miles map (between
Bournemouth and Poole)
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 Poole
Pottery
In 1873, a Builder's
Merchant and Ironmonger going by the name of
Jesse Carter bought a near derelict pottery in
the town of Poole, Dorset. The pottery remains
in the same location today and you can visit
the shop in the town quay.
Shop open
daily Mon-Sat
Distance from Lymington
- 20 miles map
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 Brownsea
Island (National Trust)
Located at the entrance
to Poole harbour. In 1907 it was the site of Baden-Powell's
experimental camp from which Scouting and Guiding
evolved. Home to red squirrels and seabirds, ideal
for walks and picnics.
15 March to 2 Nov
2008, daily
10am to 5pm (closes 6pm July/Aug & 4pm in Oct)
Distance from Lymington
- 21 miles (via ferry from
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 Swanage
Steam Railway
Operates on the six miles
of track between Swanage and Norden, through the Isle
of Purbeck, passing the ruins of Corfe Castle. Travel
to Swanage via ferryboat from
Bournemouth pier, June to August, 9.30am & 11.30am, Sailing back from
Swanage 2.15pm & 4.30pm. Check The
Dorset Cruise Company for updates.
Distance from Lymington - 23 miles map |
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 Corfe
Castle (National Trust)
The dramatic ruins stand on a natural hill
guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hill
Daily 10.00am to 6.00pm, closes earlier in winter (closed Nov,
Dec & Jan)
Distance from Lymington - 25 miles map |
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 The
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery &
Museum
Entry to the house, museum and most exhibitions is free
10.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday
Distance from Lymington - 16 miles map |
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